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Freedom of the Press in the U.K. (1771-2013), R.I.P.
The freedom of the press in the U.K. has died by an overwhelming vote by the House of Commons, with only 12 dissenting Conservative party members daring to vote no. It is proof that without a check on its power, and without a firm belief in liberty that transcends the state, democracy will destroy freedom.Unless they register with a "press register" (established by Royal Charter), anyone who makes publishes "news-related material" will be liable for "libel damages" with huge fines. Even if they register, they can still be liable if in the government's opinion they were not punished by their "regulator" sufficiently. I don't really feel like copying all the links, so... Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain 2013-03-23 |
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